Mari Burelle-Valencia (born April 4, 1985, as Mari Jacqueline Burelle), who goes by the stage name stylized as MARi, is an American Christian musician and pianist, who primarily plays a style of Christian EDM. She has released one musical work, Treasure (2016).
Mari | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Mari Jacqueline Burelle |
| Also known as | Mari Burelle-Valencia |
| Born | April 4, 1985 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Origin | Queens, New York |
| Genres | Christian EDM, Christian pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, pianist |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, piano |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Elevate |
| Website | mariburelle |
Early life
editShe was born Mari Jacqueline Burelle[1] on April 4,[2][3] 1985, in Boston[4] while she moved to Queens, New York, in 2002, and was raised by adoptive parents, while she started playing the piano when she was young.[5] She is of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent.[4]
Music career
editHer music recording career started in 2016, with the studio album, Treasure,[6] that was released on May 27, 2016,[7] from Elevate Entertainment.[8]
MARi would later represent New Hampshire in the American Song Contest, qualifying for the semi-finals on a public vote before being eliminated at this stage.
Personal life
editShe married Ivan Valencia in 2005.[9]
Discography
edit- Treasure (May 27, 2016, Elevate)
References
edit- ^ ASCAP (June 14, 2016). "Mari Jacqueline Burelle-Valencia". ASCAP. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ Burelle, Mari (April 4, 2015). "Well I've been kinda DL on social media but when my love surprised me with this cutie for my B-Day, I just had to post! Gahhh, I'm in love". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ Burelle, Mari (April 4, 2016). "Picture". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ a b Cummings, Tony (November 23, 2017). "MARi: The half Cuban, half Puerto Rican, all American singer". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
- ^ Conner, Matt (June 30, 2016). "MARi – Ten feet outside of the 'box'". CCM Magazine. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ Cummings, Tony (June 14, 2016). "Review: Treasure – MARi". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ Chambers, Laura (May 26, 2016). "MARi 'Treasure'". Today's Christian Entertainment. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ Argyrakis, Andy (June 30, 2016). "MARi – 'Treasure' album review". CCM Magazine. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ Burelle, Mari (September 2, 2015). "Growing in Love". Mari Burelle. Retrieved October 8, 2016.